# CourseHorse

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/coursehorse

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.coursehorse.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 13, 2016)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

CourseHorse is a digital platform connecting learners with diverse educational classes and experiences across major U.S. cities, focusing on professional development and creative workshops for all ages.CourseHorse is an online platform that connects individuals with a variety of educational classes and activities. Founded by Nihal Parthasarathi, the company is headquartered in New York, US. In January 2016, CourseHorse raised USD 4 mn in Series B financing led by Red Ventures, with participation from Learn Capital and others. The company has engaged in a total of 4 deals since its inception.CourseHorse primarily offers a comprehensive online platform that connects individuals with a diverse range of educational classes and activities across major U.S. cities, including New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Their core product offerings include professional development courses, creative workshops, and kid-friendly classes tailored to lifelong learners and skill seekers. The platform serves various demographics, from career-oriented adults seeking certifications in HR management and coding, to children exploring artistic pursuits through classes in painting, cooking, and technology. By partnering with educational institutions nationwide, CourseHorse provides an extensive catalog of over 70,000 classes aimed at enhancing skills and encouraging personal growth.CourseHorse generates revenue through a transactional model, where customers pay for class enrollments directly via the platform. This structure focuses primarily on B2C transactions, with users purchasing individual courses or experiences that align with their interests. The company emphasizes a rewards program, offering customers 10% back in rewards for each dollar spent, enhancing repeat business and customer loyalty. Pricing details for courses vary, reflecting the diverse offerings available, from one-day workshops to multi-month bootcamps, with additional revenue opportunities arising from partnerships with educational institutions.CourseHorse aims to continue expanding its offerings and reach, focusing on the development of new educational products aimed at enhancing user engagement and learning outcomes. The company plans to explore new geographic markets to increase its footprint, although specific regions for expansion have not been disclosed. The funding raised in January 2016 will be utilized to support these initiatives, ensuring that CourseHorse enhances its platform and broadens its service offerings while pursuing growth in the educational sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 13, 2016, $4M — Red Ventures, LLC, Learn Capital
- Seed, Oct 12, 2012, $0.5M — Golden Seeds, NYC Seed, New York Angels

## Investors

- Golden Seeds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/golden-seeds) — Seed
- NYC Seed (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nyc-seed) — Seed
- New York Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-york-angels) — Seed
- Red Ventures, LLC — Series B
- Learn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/learn-capital) — Series B